Pop is betting on the Tyson Frazier fight. It turns out that Mike Jr. earns more than his father. Now senior has to ask for a raise. Mark's mood completely turns around after Fox dumps Millard. Except Millard now wants a fight.
Pop is addicted to the almonds being sold by Mark for the 24 hour famine relief. The reward is a bicycle for the kid who sold the most. Fox is desperate and willing to break the rules during the school's Slumber for Hunger.
Mary becomes an Avon lady. Father goes to cover the beer strike. Pop sees an opportunity. The Fox brothers goes off school for fried chicken. Mark tries to prove his manhood by joining them. Fox has some quality time with her sober father.
Mark uncovers dark family secrets when he researches the Critch family tree; a death in the family causes pop to reassess his relationship with his son.
Mark learns new things about his parents after an historic storm knocks out power to the Critch house, when his father's back goes out, Mike Jr. has to broadcast all night alone.
Mark tries to fake being healthy after falling ill the day he is supposed to meet the Pope; a rival radio station tries to tempt Mike Jr. away from VOCM, breaking Mike Sr.'s heart.
Mark is excited for Halley's Comet, but the magic is lost when he learns Fox is moving. Meanwhile, a new restaurant being built near the Critch house, threatens to change the family forever.